Crime

Local News

Montezuma District Attorney’s Office resolves yearslong child sex abuse cases

Prosecutors highlight four crimes the office recently handled

May 22, 2026

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Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Sunday, May 3 5:39 p.m.: A deputy responded to Mesa Verde National Park, 34900 U.S. Hwy. 160,…

May 21, 2026

Regional News

Colorado Democrats censure Jared Polis, condemning his release of Tina Peters

Vote by party’s central committee was most significant political fallout yet for governor

May 20, 2026

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team seizes $1.4M in meth, fentanyl during undercover operation

Police arrest Carlos Miramontes in connection with operation; formal charges not yet filed

May 20, 2026

Tri-Cities

At least seven women reportedly overdose in San Juan County Detention Center

Farmington woman accused of smuggling fentanyl into jail

May 19, 2026

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Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, May 7 2:44 p.m.: An officer responded to the Cortez Police Department lobby…

May 18, 2026

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Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Thursday, April 16 9:27 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on U.S. Hwy. 491, Pleasant View,…

May 15, 2026

Local News

Trial of Cortez man accused in Veterans Park murder set for this fall

Robert Salt enters not guilty plea in Wednesday hearing

May 14, 2026

Courts and Crime

Cortez man found guilty in 2025 menacing case

Sentencing is scheduled for the end of May

May 14, 2026

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Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Monday, March 16 9:04 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road K.2, Cortez, for a…

May 12, 2026

Local News

October trial set for Cortez mother accused of daughter’s death

Rachel Leonard’s attorney says expert witness is ‘critical’ to defense

May 11, 2026

Local News

Cortez woman pleads not guilty in Veterans Park beating case

Attorney says plea agreement discussions remain active

May 9, 2026

Local News

Cortez businesses tagged in graffiti spree late Tuesday night

Cortez Police Department is searching for suspects

May 6, 2026

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Police blotter

Wednesday, April 29

May 4, 2026

Local News

Wanted fugitive captured in western La Plata County

Suspect had been on the run since 2024

April 30, 2026

Local News

Man convicted of child sexual assault in Cortez

After previous arrests for child sexual abuse and domestic violence, Utah resident Shayne Rowley has been convicted in Cortez

April 29, 2026

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Sheriff blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Friday, March 20 5:38 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road F. 5 for a…

April 23, 2026

Local News

Federal immigration officer charged on suspicion of assaulting Durango protester

Agent suspected of throwing woman’s cellphone, wrestling her to the ground

April 21, 2026

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Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, April 9 7:24 p.m.: An officer responded to 2021 E. Main St. for…

April 17, 2026

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Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Tuesday, March 3 12:45 p.m.: A deputy responded regarding a possible theft at a residence on Road…

April 16, 2026

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Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Wednesday, April 1 9:22 a.m.: An officer responded to Conoco, 302 W. Main St.,…

April 10, 2026

New Mexico

Aztec man arrested after 15-hour standoff with SWAT teams

Suspect allegedly shot at police drone and robot before being taken into custody

April 7, 2026

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Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, March 26 6:36 a.m.: An officer responded to St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church,…

April 3, 2026

Regional News

Colorado appeals court orders resentencing for Tina Peters

Court says judge wrongly punished her for statements protected as free speech

April 2, 2026